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Cadillac Michigan Historical Tours Providing historical tours, presentations, education, and a home for all things Cadillac history!

Tomorrow night! Free for everyone! Hope to see you there!
13/01/2025

Tomorrow night! Free for everyone! Hope to see you there!

Did you know that the city council recognized George Mitchell on his 200th birthday? Richard, the guy behind the websit...
11/01/2025

Did you know that the city council recognized George Mitchell on his 200th birthday? Richard, the guy behind the website, noticed that George's 200th was coming up and wrote the wording of the proclomation which was approved by the city council and mayor to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of George's birth!

We've added another date to our Speaker Series!🎸 Join Us for a Rockin' Blast from the Past!Relive one of the most legend...
10/01/2025

We've added another date to our Speaker Series!

🎸 Join Us for a Rockin' Blast from the Past!

Relive one of the most legendary moments in Cadillac’s history! Jim Neff will give an exciting presentation about the iconic visit of the band KISS to Cadillac, Michigan in 1975. Discover how a high school football team, a bold idea, and a legendary rock band made Cadillac the center of the music world for one unforgettable weekend!

📅 Date: June 10th, 2025
🕕 Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: Cadillac Wexford Public Library

This free event is a must for music fans, history lovers, and anyone who wants to hear the incredible story of how Cadillac embraced the spirit of rock and roll. Bring your friends and family for a night of nostalgia, music, and community pride. Don't miss it! 🎶

Did you know our town founder, George Mitchell, is descended from a Revolutionary War officer who had a bounty put on hi...
09/01/2025

Did you know our town founder, George Mitchell, is descended from a Revolutionary War officer who had a bounty put on his head? Learn more about George and his life at our first Speaker Series event! Jan 14th at 6 PM at the Cadillac Wexford Public Library, free for everyone.

Some churches I missed in my original post.
08/01/2025

Some churches I missed in my original post.

📚 History Speaker Series: The Father of Cadillac, Michigan 🏙️One week from tonight! Join us for an engaging and informa...
07/01/2025

📚 History Speaker Series: The Father of Cadillac, Michigan 🏙️

One week from tonight! Join us for an engaging and informative presentation about George Mitchell, the visionary behind the founding of Cadillac, Michigan! 🌲

🗓 Date: January 14
🕒 Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: Cadillac Wexford Public Library

Local historian Richard Shults will share his knowledge of Mitchell's life, his impact on the region, and how his legacy helped shape the city of Cadillac into what it is today. 🌟 Whether you're a history buff or just curious about our local roots, this is an event you won't want to miss!

✨ FREE to attend!
✨ Bring your questions and learn more about the fascinating history of our community!

Today we have one of the documents from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce collection. Oh yeah... there were picture...
06/01/2025

Today we have one of the documents from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce collection. Oh yeah... there were pictures and documents! This is a 1980 Kysor Annual Report for stockholders.

This is another really cool one from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce photos. A 1950s Soap Box Derby; the Bunyan D...
05/01/2025

This is another really cool one from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce photos. A 1950s Soap Box Derby; the Bunyan Days Derby! An absolute staple of sitcoms for decades, its cool to see a local one.

Looks like it was taking place on North Simon St at the intersection with East Pine (based on the church on the left looking like the modern day "Our Savior" and the sign saying East Pine.

I really hope someone is alive who might remember this race!

From the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce pictures comes these pictures of the churches of Cadillac. These are all fro...
03/01/2025

From the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce pictures comes these pictures of the churches of Cadillac. These are all from the early 1950s. Some of these buildings have been multiple churches/denominations over the years.

Is everyone getting excited about our 2025 History Speaker Series? These are held at the Cadillac Wexford Public Librar...
02/01/2025

Is everyone getting excited about our 2025 History Speaker Series? These are held at the Cadillac Wexford Public Library and are free for everyone. First up is a presentation on George Mitchell, the founder of Cadillac, Michigan on Jan 14th at 6 PM. All the presentations for this series will be done by Richard from Cadillac Michigan Historical Tours.

Happy New Year!!!When Cadillac had its "First Night" celebration they had a pin every year. Here are pictures of the pi...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year!!!

When Cadillac had its "First Night" celebration they had a pin every year. Here are pictures of the pins that I have. 2003 - 2009 are at the Wexford County Historical Society , 2000 and 2002 are from ebay. Does anyone out there have a 2001? Where there any more after the 10th anniversary 2009 pin?

It can't truly be 25 years ago can it?! As some people held their breath wondering if Y2K was going to be the disaster ...
31/12/2024

It can't truly be 25 years ago can it?! As some people held their breath wondering if Y2K was going to be the disaster some predicted, others decided to go to a new celebration, First Night which became a yearly celebration for awhile! Check out all the events we had going on!

I remember the sumo boxing suits they had and knocking my best friend down and out of the ring!

Although Cadillac did not get the jet intercepter base, we were the proud home of a naval reserve. The idea of Cadillac...
30/12/2024

Although Cadillac did not get the jet intercepter base, we were the proud home of a naval reserve. The idea of Cadillac having a naval reserve building dated all the way back to 1912, but the idea was more seriously considered after World War 2. Lt. Parr, who worked out of the City Hall building, was such a great recruiter he was able convince the powers that be that landlocked Cadillac deserved a center. Today it is the Arts Building and Senior Center, but I'll always remember it most for hosting Cadillac's satellite NMC Campus.

Some more aerial shots from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce collection from when Cadillac was attempting to get fu...
29/12/2024

Some more aerial shots from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce collection from when Cadillac was attempting to get funding for a jet intercepter base in the early 1950s. Spoiler alert..... we didn't get it, but neither did Traverse City who was our primary challenger. It was thought the base, which was potentially going to go in near Interlochen Arts Camp would severely damage the camps already sterling reputation as the music center of Michigan.

Credit to whoever labeled these back in the day! Thank you!

Back to Caberfae Peaks with the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce picture collection. Today we have a lot of skiers enj...
28/12/2024

Back to Caberfae Peaks with the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce picture collection. Today we have a lot of skiers enjoying Winter Recreation!

Still a destination for ski enthusiasts, Caberfae has had its share of world reknowned skieers brought to Cadillac for love of the sport.

From back in the days when you could always count on Cadillac having snow during the winter! The Cadillac Area Chamber ...
27/12/2024

From back in the days when you could always count on Cadillac having snow during the winter! The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce pictures take us to Caberfae Peaks! One of the greatest ski resorts in the midwest.

I hate to admit it, but my history of Caberfae is pretty spotty. It's a mid west treasure, but I am not a ski person! Would love to get a tour of it myself some day.

The area was improved by the CCC in the 1930s. The name was chosen from a ranch and is attributed as Scottish meaning "Stag's Head."

Our next post will be more ski pictures!

Merry Christmas to everyone and sorry about the gap in posting. Here is some more from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Com...
27/12/2024

Merry Christmas to everyone and sorry about the gap in posting. Here is some more from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce collection featuring the Airport. Did you know that at one point the airport area was known as Saunders field for William L. Saunders' donation of the land for use as an airport? It's sad that kind of fell out of favor at some point.

I have no clue who the people are in the photos. If anyone knows, please let me know!

We have some tennis pictures from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce scans. Does anyone recognize these people?
09/12/2024

We have some tennis pictures from the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce scans. Does anyone recognize these people?

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Our next History Speaker Series event is Feb 13th at the Cadillac Wexford Public Library . Free for everyone, doors open at 5:30, presentation starts at 6 PM.

January 9th at 6 PM at the Cadillac Wexford Public Library, free to all! The Search For The Griffon with Steve Libert!

The Griffon: Searching For A Lost Legend
The Griffon: Searching For A Lost Legend

The Most Famous Shipwreck In Michigan History!!! Steve Libert, President of the Great Lakes Exploration Group will give a presentation on The Griffon; the holy grail of Michigan shipwrecks! Free presentation held at Cadillac Wexford Public Library, January 9th at 6 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Special thanks to Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau for the amazing video! Hopefully the start of a great relationship bringing Cadillac History to everyone! #cadillacmichiganhistory #cadillacmichiganhistoricaltours #cadillacmichigan

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